3 Week Alpine Academy - Snowboard

Welcome to our NEW Alpine Academy. A three-week, two-hour lesson ideal for snowboarders ages 7-14 with a few lessons under their belt. Alpine Academy offers a deep dive into technique and performance. Perfect for those who thrive in a focused group setting.

Participants must be at least a Level 3 Rider to join Alpine Academy. Unsure of your ability, check out our levels listed below:

Level 1: Little to No Experience
• You are not yet comfortable with snowboard equipment or basic snowboard techniques.
• You want to learn the basics: how to stop, balance, and control your speed on gentle slopes.
• You will be snowboarding on bunny hills using the magic carpet or tow rope.

Level 2: Some Experience
• You are comfortable snowboarding on the bunny hills using the magic carpet and tow rope.
• You can stop, balance, and control your speed.
• You are looking to use your toe edge, work on C-turns, and start snowboarding on green runs.

Level 3: Moderate Experience
• You feel comfortable snowboarding on green runs that are accessed by the chair lift and T-bar.
• You have tried some blue runs.
• You can confidently use the chair lift and T-bar.
• You have good control and are comfortable with heel and toe edges and can do C-turns.
• You are ready to start linking C-turns into S-turns on blue runs.

Level 4: Significant Experience
• You are comfortable snowboarding on all blue runs and can handle the chair lift and T-bar lift with ease.
• You have a high level of control and experience on the slopes.
• You consistently perform S-turns with confidence.
• You are looking to refine your technique on steeper slopes and advance to more challenging terrain slopes.

Level 5: Advanced Experience
• You are an expert snowboarder, comfortable on all types of terrain, including black diamond and off-piste runs.
• You have mastered all lifts.
• You have advanced control and can handle high speeds, steep slopes, and varied snow conditions with ease.
• You are interested in enhancing your performance with carving, jumping, and freestyle maneuvers.